The man, from Northamptonshire, was also detained on suspicion of driving while being over the legal drink-drive limit.

Two people died after a crash between two cars on the A46 at Wanlip at 10.49pm on Saturday.

A section of the road was closed for 16 hours while the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) carried out an investigation at the scene.

The closure also allowed a team from Highways England to repair damaged parts of the carriageway.

(Image: Will Johnston Photography)

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating a serious road traffic collision in which two people died on the A46 near Wanlip.